Jul 3, 2006, 06:12 PM
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People who dismiss the grammar argument as completely inconsequential are far too insecure of their grasp on the English language. Occasional typos and some errors are excusable i.e. "I'm nauseous" instead of "I'm nauseated" but bad grammar creates a picture of a person that isn't very favorable. If you don't care enough to proofread your posts and make your writing legible then you probably don't have a good point to begin with.
Attacking grammar is ultimately an ad hominem argument but that's not always a logical fallacy. For example, when you're talking about something subjective that brings in personal credibility, ad hominem arguments are considered admissable.
Also I despise the "it's the internet who cares" argument. Listen, just because you're not being graded on your writing doesn't give you free license to be an idiot. It is certainly your right, but don't be surprised when people attack you for taking that right to extremes.
Jam it back in, in the dark.
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